Thursday, February 27, 2014

Finally, I am feeling much better! I was even able to sleep through the night last night. It is amazing just how much being sick takes out of you, my energy level is still so low.I have a simple home decor project to share today. I found these chipboard Fleur de lis' at a local craft store and wanted to use them in my kitchen.

I traced the shape onto some retired designer series paper. Applied modge podge and glued the paper to the fleur de lis. Once it dried I sanded the edges where the paper hung over a little; sponged Early Espresso ink on the edges and some to the front of the paper to give it that antiqued look.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Unfortunately I have been fighting the flu for several days now. I am starting to feel much better but still have no energy to do anything. No crafting, I don't even feel like reading! I have watched so much TV the last few days I can't watch much more!

Last month I finally finished my wedding scrapbook!

I used some retired designer paper from Stampin Up. I don't remember the name, but it was one of my favorites so when it was on the clearance rack I bought another pack.

Here are a couple of the final pages.

This is my son Larz walking me down the aisle...

And me and my husband dancing...

Have a great day! Hope to be feeling better to do something besides watching TV tomorrow!!

Friday, February 21, 2014

Hi! I am sitting here enjoying the sun shine through my windows! The weather has been beautiful the last few days it reassures me that Spring is definitely on the way. Soon I will see all the pretty daffodils growing on the hillside.

Unfortunately I had to make a sympathy card this month for a friend. I really need to keep a few of these on hand.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

There is always a birthday to celebrate in my large family! Each month I make a list of birthdays for that month. I am happy to say all the cards for February have been mailed even the ones for next week!!

This is one I made for my father-in-law's 63rd birthday. My husband bought him a cookie cake and insisted on putting 63 candles on it. There was wax all over it!

Friday, February 14, 2014

I love to make Valentine cards! Valentine's Day was always so exciting when you were in elementary school. I loved to decorate the box where classmates would put their Valentine cards. All those hearts, glitter and paper!!

I used the stamp set Dinoroar for some little boy Valentines

This one is not very "Valentiney" I was trying to make a more masculine for my hubby. I used the stamp set Chalk Talk and coordinating thinlits. I really liked how it turned out, but I guess I could have added a heart to it.

Monday, February 10, 2014

I saw a similar card on the internet and changed it up a bit. I just can't remember where I saw it, I think pinterest. The card is made using the Hearts a Flutter and Around Array stamp sets. Colors I used are Coastal Cabana and Stawberry Slush.

Friday, February 7, 2014

Hi! I had several birthday cards for family the past few weeks. We have a large family so there are usually several each month. I always make a list at the beginning of each month, so if the birthday is early in the month they are always late. Like these two - the top one was for my step-son Mikey, whose birthday is on Ground Hog's Day (February 2nd) and the bottom one was for my step grandson's birthday (will be my step grandson - just as soon as my son married his girlfriend - lol)

I love using the envelope punch board to make these cute file folder cards. For the top card I used the new Banner Blast stamp set and punch that you can get free with each $50 purchase in the Sale A Bration catalog. (Shop here.) Bottom card I used the retired stamp set Dinaroar, I keep it on hand since I have so many young nephews. It works great for all kinds of cards.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

I have another Valentine project to share today. I still had this sheet of paper from a retired pack of Valentine paper. I thought I would use it for some pics of my grand niece, Amya from last summer. (I think I am caught up on all of last year's pics that I wanted to scrap! Yay) Works perfect for celebrating 50 Years of the Beatles too!

I used my favorite set of stamps for this month - Hearts a Flutter and the coordinating framelites to cute out the hearts. Love these colors together too, I have used it them a lot recently.

Monday, February 3, 2014

It's time to get ready for Valentine's Day! We will be seeing lots of hearts and signs of love this month.I cased this card from one I saw on Pinterest from Laura's Creative Ideas. I used the stamp sets Hearts a Flutter and Tags 4 You. Colors are Coastal Cabana, Regal Rose and Pistachio Pudding.

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About Me

I am an Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator and and Beefit ZXT Distributor. I love to share Stampin Up products with others at workshops and classes. I am married to my wonderful husband Michael and a momma to a fantastic son Larz and step mom to Michael Jr and Savannah.